{"product_id":"malanil-paediatric-tablets-12s","title":"Malanil Paediatric Tablets 12's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalanil Paediatric Tablets\u003c\/b\u003e are a lower-strength formulation specifically designed for children to prevent or treat \u003cb\u003ePlasmodium falciparum malaria\u003c\/b\u003e. Each pediatric tablet contains \u003cb\u003e62.5 mg of atovaquone\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e25 mg of proguanil hydrochloride\u003c\/b\u003e (exactly a quarter of the adult dosage). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Product Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e: Atovaquone 62.5 mg \u0026amp; Proguanil Hydrochloride 25 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack Size\u003c\/b\u003e: 12 Tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegal Status\u003c\/b\u003e: Prescription Only Medicine (S4)\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight-Based Dosage Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe daily dosage for children is strictly determined by their \u003cb\u003ebody weight\u003c\/b\u003e rather than age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. For Malaria Prevention (Prophylaxis)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGive the specified dose \u003cb\u003eonce daily\u003c\/b\u003e, starting 1 to 2 days before entering the malaria-risk area, every day during the stay, and continuing for \u003cb\u003e7 days after returning\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e11–20 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: 1 pediatric tablet daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e21–30 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 pediatric tablets daily (as a single dose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e31–40 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: 3 pediatric tablets daily (as a single dose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 40 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: Switch to 1 Malanil Adult tablet daily\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: Safety for prevention in children weighing less than 11 kg has not been clinically established).\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. For Malaria Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGiven \u003cb\u003eonce daily for 3 consecutive days\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–8 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 pediatric tablets daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e9–10 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: 3 pediatric tablets daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e11–20 kg\u003c\/b\u003e: Switch to 1 Malanil Adult tablet daily \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Administration Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake with Food\u003c\/b\u003e: Always give the medication with a \u003cb\u003emeal or a milky drink\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure the child's body absorbs it effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrushing is OK\u003c\/b\u003e: If your child struggles to swallow tablets whole, you can \u003cb\u003ecrush the tablet\u003c\/b\u003e immediately before use and mix it into a small amount of food or milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVomiting Protocol\u003c\/b\u003e: If the child vomits within \u003cb\u003e1 hour\u003c\/b\u003e of swallowing a dose, administer a repeat dose immediately. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397818802476,"sku":null,"price":3350.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/malanil-paediatric-tablets-12s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}